Power banks have progressed from mere portable battery backups to devices with many other practical features. To spice the market further, consumer tech company Belkin has launched the BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 10K in China, which includes a pop-up motion-sensing light.
The power bank from Belkin is now available for 329 yuan (approximately $49), but there is no word on whether or when it will be available outside of the mainland. If you can somehow get it from China, there are interesting features you will want to know. It comes with a 10,000 mAh battery and delivers 45W of fast charging. But that’s not all, the highlight is its built-in motion-sensing light, which can have multiple applications.
Whether you like to share your power bank or show it off, there is one for either need. Now, with the Belkin power bank, if you wake up in the middle of the night, sitting on the nightstand, it can light up and show you the way. The pop-up LED light onboard, can also light up dark hallways and illuminate your tent or camper when it detects movement.
The built-in light can be essentially helpful if you know the struggle of trying to slot a cable into the charging port in the dark. I struggle almost every day when my wife is asleep, and the battery’s dying on my phone after doomscrolling. The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 10K can be a convenient addition at the bedside, illuminating my struggle and retracting back when the mission is accomplished.
Belkin is offering the power bank with a motion-sensing lamp in two vibrant colors: orange and blue. The 257g device measures 118 x 60 x 32mm in dimension and is powered by an airline-safe battery. Made with practicality in mind, Belkin has designed its power bank to be very versatile, with the light placed on the back. It’s circular and retracts into the power bank when unused. Even though the light is versatile, it lets users adjust its brightness using touch controls, whereas the motion sensor allows it to light up without fumbling for the switch in the dark.
In addition to the light and its versatility, the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 10K features a small digital screen to display the remaining battery percentage. For connectivity, it has a braided USB-C cable that retracts neatly into the side. A second USB-C port can be used with a separate cable when you want. The device can deliver up to 45W when charging a single device. When you are using it to power two devices simultaneously, the output is divided between 30W and 15W. The power bank also supports USB Power Delivery and PPS.
Battery life has always been the quiet asterisk on handheld gaming. The Nintendo Switch 2’s internal battery offers roughly two to six and a half hours, depending on what’s running, which is plenty for a short commute but not enough for a long flight or an afternoon away from an outlet. Most players either play conservatively or keep a cable nearby. Neither approach is especially graceful.
Belkin’s Charging Grip for the Nintendo Switch 2 takes a different approach to the problem. Rather than asking you to stop and plug in, the grip attaches a 10,000 mAh magnetic power bank directly to the back of the console, turning the Switch 2 into a more capable device without fundamentally changing how it feels to use. The power bank snaps on magnetically and charges through a built-in USB-C cable at up to 30W, delivering up to 1.5 times the console’s original battery capacity.
What makes the design considered is what it doesn’t break. Joy-Cons still detach from the console normally without removing the grip first. The Switch 2’s built-in kickstand still deploys. The console still docks without modification. Each compatibility point matters for anyone moving fluidly between handheld play on a train, tabletop gaming across a table, and television sessions on the couch.
The ergonomic side adds something beyond the battery. Handheld gaming on the Switch 2 in its stock form is functional but not generous in how it fills the hands, particularly over long sessions. The Charging Grip’s non-slip handles extend the form to something closer to a conventional controller, distributing the weight more evenly and making sustained play noticeably more comfortable. The ergonomic benefit is there regardless of how much charge the power bank has left.
An LED display on the grip shows the remaining power bank charge, so there’s no guesswork about whether it’s worth detaching before a trip. The power bank itself detaches magnetically when you’d rather not carry the extra weight, which keeps the grip useful on lighter travel days too. Available in Black and Olive, both colorways match the restrained aesthetic of the Switch 2 rather than drawing attention to the accessory.
Belkin made the grip from recycled plastic and ships it in 100% plastic-free packaging, a material decision that adds environmental consideration without affecting physical quality. The 10,000 mAh power bank also works as a standalone unit, giving the grip an afterlife if the console ever changes or needs replacing. It’s one of the quieter but more thoughtful spec decisions in the package.
The Charging Grip for Nintendo Switch 2 is priced at $99.99 and is available directly from Belkin in two colors. For a device whose most consistent criticism is how quickly its battery disappears under demanding games, an accessory that meaningfully extends that runtime while improving ergonomics makes a straightforward case for most people who use their Switch 2 regularly outside the house.
The best gaming accessories solve problems you didn’t know you had. Before you use them, the old way seems fine. After you use them, going back feels like torture. Belkin’s new Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2 falls squarely into this category.
The original Charging Case launched last June with a solid concept: protect your Switch 2 and keep it powered during long trips. But Belkin’s designers clearly listened to user feedback and spotted the pain points. The Pro version addresses nearly every frustration from the first generation. You can charge the battery without unzipping the case. You get a proper integrated stand instead of relying on the console’s kickstand. There’s even a battery level display so you’re never guessing how much juice remains. These aren’t revolutionary features individually, but together they transform a good accessory into an essential one.
Designer: Belkin
Having to unzip your case, fish out the battery pack, plug it in separately, then put everything back together just to charge overnight is the kind of stupid friction that kills products. The external USB-C port fixes this entirely. Leave your Switch 2 inside, plug one cable into the front, done. The little OLED display shows precise battery percentage, which actually matters when you’re deciding whether to top up before a three-hour flight or risk it.
The 10,000mAh battery doubles as an adjustable stand with a built-in USB-C connector. The Switch 2 slots onto it like the official dock and starts charging immediately at whatever viewing angle works. The original version forced users to balance the console on its mediocre kickstand while a cable dangled between device and battery. One approach solves the problem. The other creates new ones.
Belkin claims 1.5 full charges from the 10,000mAh capacity, translating to 12 to 15 extra hours depending on what’s running. Graphically intensive games like Zelda sequels will drain faster than pixel art indie platformers, but either way that’s enough power to cross the Atlantic twice before needing an outlet. For a case this compact, the capacity-to-size ratio makes sense. A bigger battery would mean carrying a brick.
Twelve individual game cartridge slots sit under a flip-down cover, each one molded to prevent rattling. A mesh pocket handles cables and microfiber cloths. Belkin included a hidden compartment sized exactly for an AirTag or Tile tracker. Considering a fully loaded case with console represents about $500 of hardware, location tracking becomes a practical feature rather than a gimmick. People lose things. Expensive things get stolen. Planning for that shows sensible product design.
Three colorways: sage green, black, sandy beige. The green matches Nintendo’s brand aesthetic. Black hides wear better over time. The beige photographs well but might show dirt faster than the darker options.
Charging $99.99 means a $30 jump from the original’s $69.99 price. That’s a 43% increase, which sounds aggressive until you itemize the changes. External charging port. Battery display. Integrated stand with direct connection. Better storage. Refined build quality throughout. Spread $30 across those improvements and the math works. Belkin could have pushed $120 easily and still moved units. They left money on the table, frankly.
This reads like version 2.0 engineering instead of the lazy incremental updates most companies ship. Belkin rebuilt the internal layout, redesigned the battery for dual purpose use, and solved actual user complaints instead of adding RGB lighting or whatever. Most “Pro” accessories just mean “black version, higher price.” This one actually earns the name.
Own the original and it works fine? Skip this. Shopping for your first Switch 2 charging solution or fed up with your current setup? Start here. It’s up on Belkin’s site now, probably hitting Amazon within a week because that’s how 2026 works.
The right accessories can make your iPhone feel more capable and more personal. Whether you want to protect your phone, improve your photos or stay powered during a long day out, there are plenty of accessories that can make a real difference. MagSafe gear has opened the door for new chargers, stands and mounts, while portable batteries and compact lenses can upgrade your everyday routine.
We tested a range of products to find the best iPhone accessories that offer practical benefits for both new and older models.
Best iPhone accessories
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Belkin expands its Apple Vision Pro lineup with a Head Strap and Travel Bag, offering enhanced comfort, protection, and portability for Vision Pro users.
Buying a good Father’s Day gift can be tough if you’re on a budget, especially if your dad is already on the tech-savvy side. Sometimes they may claim they don’t want anything, other times they might buy the thing you’re looking to gift without telling anyone. If you need help jogging your brain, we’ve rounded up a few of the better gadgets we’ve tested that cost less than $50. From mechanical keyboards and security cameras to luggage trackers and power banks, each has the potential to make your dad’s day-to-day life a little more convenient.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-gifts-for-dad-under-50-113033738.html?src=rss
When you pair your iPhone with the new Apple TV, you are been able to bring your family and friends – bigger and more life-like – into your living room. Thanks to the Continuity Camera feature of the latest tvOS, you can have FaceTime calls from the iPhone synced with the TV to enhance your video calling experience.
Now to help take this experience a ‘mount higher,’ Apple is making available a Belkin MagSafe-compatible mount that makes using the iPhone-enabled feature more convenient. The new Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafe seamlessly converts the iPhone into a webcam for the Apple 4K TV.
According to the information on Belkin’s website, the versatile mount can be fixed directly to your TV (with a thickness of up to 40mm without wires or tools) to help you use your iPhone’s rear camera for FaceTime or Zoom calls. When you don’t want to use it as a TV mount, you can fold it up to use as an iPhone stand in landscape or portrait mode on a table or wall (via magnetic attachment).
This is not Belkin’s first mount of this kind in any way, it has previously provided a similar mount for iMac and Apple’s external displays. This Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Apple TV 4K is a versatile option that offers negative-20 and 30-degree tilt to place the iPhone at a perfect angle during calls.
The new mount/stand, offered in durable metal construction and premium finish, is now available online from the Belkin website for $49.95. The MagSafe-compatible mount comes with a 2-year warranty and makes for an effective way to let your iPhone and TV work in harmony to make the video calling experience larger than life for you.
The accessory market for phones and computers is a wide and varied one, with designs that are all over the place and cover almost the entire range of the spectrum. Some try to offer everything, almost including the kitchen sink, resulting in a cornucopia of features and attachments, while others aim for the bare basics to keep things simple yet elegant. Minimalism continues to dominate the design world, and it has also started to grip the tech industry, particularly when it comes to gadgets and accessories. Minimalist design, though sometimes plain-looking, doesn’t exactly mean “boring,” especially when they take inspiration from some of mankind’s creative achievements to give these products an interesting visual and functional spin.
Belkin BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand
Some say good things come in threes, and iPhone owners tend to own an Apple Watch and AirPods to complete a functional set. Keeping all three charged has become somewhat of a logistics problem, though thankfully it’s less of a mess now that none of them require charging cables all the time. Apple’s MagSafe technology has opened up a new world of designs, free from the tangles of wires, and it has given birth to a variety of charging docks and stations, including some pretty minimalist ones.
The Belkin BoostCharge Pro really takes minimalism almost to an extreme, being nothing more than a metal post that branches in two, standing on a plain round disc. While there are quite a number of 3-in-1 MagSafe chargers that support a similar combination, Belkin’s design emphasizes keeping a tidy appearance, whether there are devices charging on it or not. The base holds the AirPods case, keeping your desk or shelf clean, while both the iPhone and Apple Watch are held up high for easier visibility.
The charger’s clean and minimalist appearance takes its cue from modern architecture, with well-defined lines and shapes and a simple yet functional design. It distills the whole structure down to its essentials, providing support and a place for your gadgets to call home, without overpowering Apple’s already elegant and stylish aesthetic.
MagSafe Origami Grip Stand
The ancient Japanese art of paper folding has inspired many designs across history, from simple children’s toys to mind-blowing structures even to complex robots. The main pull of origami has always been its ability to change shape from a flat sheet of material like paper to something three-dimensional any moving parts or without removing or adding any part at all. Because of that, something that takes up space can be made to collapse down to almost nothing, like this grip and stand that adds almost no thickness to your iPhone.
Thanks to its creative origami-inspired design, the MagSafe attachment transforms from a flat pad into a triangular shape that can do more than just prop up your phone on a table. It gives your fingers something stable to latch onto, making it perfect for taking selfies with confidence. It can even stick to metal posts, walls, and surfaces thanks to that strong magnetic power.
The best thing about its design is that it doesn’t get in the way when you don’t need it. It simply collapses back down to a flat shape that’s no thicker than the iPhone’s own camera bump. Nothing to snag when you slip it into your pocket and nothing to make it wiggle when placed on a table. It’s beautiful, functional, and as simple as it needs to be, nothing more.
Twelve South BookArc Flex Vertical MacBook Stand
A laptop stand is, more often than not, a horizontal plane meant to hold your laptop while it lies down. Of course, that’s the most common way to use a laptop, but it’s definitely not the only way, especially when you’re using it as a makeshift desktop computer. With the lid always closed and the laptop simply connected to a monitor and other peripherals, having a laptop lying flat or even on a horizontal stand is already a poor use of precious desk space. That’s where a vertical laptop stand comes in hand, and Twelve South just launched what is probably the most minimalist design in that category.
It might look like two simple metal arcs, but that ultra-minimalist design is what makes the BookArc Flex a work of genius. Designed to hold your closed MacBook vertically, it can save you precious desk space when all you really want to do is connect the MacBook to an external screen and some peripherals while it’s running. It keeps all the mess away without sacrificing any functionality, and you can still easily plug in other USB devices because the MacBook is still within reach.
The design is both simple yet elegant, perfectly complementing Apple’s design language with its bent all-metal rods in matte black, matte white, or premium chrome finishes. It is inspired by modern architecture, particularly the Noisette Creek Pedestrian Bridge in Charleston, South Carolina, in more ways than one. While it does owe its form to that bridge, it also takes a few lessons from a bridge’s structure and use of physics, particularly in how the stand uses the MacBook’s own weight to pull in the arcs and secure the laptop. That means that this simple design is also future-proof, supporting any MacBook or even any laptop that’s only an inch thick, making it a beautiful example of how good, simple design can be universal and timeless as well.
